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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 422.34 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 422.34 and 135.19 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 422.34 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/422.34 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 422.34 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 57,093.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,093.36/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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